Snell Library, Boston

#194 among attractions in Boston

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Northeastern University is a private research university with its main campus in Boston. Established in 1898, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs on its main campus in Boston as well as satellite campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina; Seattle, Washington; San Jose, California; Oakland, California; Portland, Maine; and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada. In 2019, Northeastern purchased the New College of the Humanities in London, England. The university's enrollment is approximately 19,000 undergraduate students and 8,600 graduate students. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Northeastern faculty and alumni include Nobel Prize laureates, Rhodes, Truman, and Marshall scholars. Undergraduate admission to the university is categorized as "most selective." ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°20'18"N, 71°5'17"W

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360 Huntington AvenueFenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodBoston United States

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+1 617-373-8778

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Snell Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Fine Arts, Wally's Cafe, Matthews Arena, The First Church of Christ.

~1730 ftW
Impressionist art and Egyptian treasures
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
9 min walk • The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston stands as a beacon of culture and history in the United States. Established in 1870, this grand institution is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the country, boasting a collection that encompasses nearly 500,000 works...
~1760 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Wally's Cafe, Boston
9 min walk • Wally's Cafe, located in the historic city of Boston, United States, stands as an iconic landmark in the world of jazz. Founded in 1947 by Joseph L. Walcott, this intimate venue is one of the oldest family-owned and operated jazz clubs in existence.
~1440 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Matthews Arena, Boston
7 min walk • Matthews Arena, located in the heart of Boston, United States, stands as a testament to the rich history of American sports. As the oldest indoor ice hockey arena still in use for the sport, Matthews Arena has been a hub of athletic activity since its opening in 1910.
0.4 miN
Church, Historical place
The First Church of Christ, Boston
12 min walk • The First Church of Christ, Scientist is the administrative headquarters and mother church of the Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as the Christian Science church.
~1130 ftNE
Universities and schools
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston
6 min walk • The New England Conservatory of Music is a private music school in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest independent music conservatory in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world.
~1730 ftN
National Historic Landmark concert venue
Symphony Hall, Boston
9 min walk • Symphony Hall is a concert hall located at 301 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, opened in 1900. Designed by the architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, it was built for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which continues to make the hall its home.
~1970 ftNW
Park
Back Bay Fens, Boston
10 min walk • The Back Bay Fens, often called The Fens, is a parkland and urban wild in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. It was established in 1879.
0.5 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Mary Baker Eddy Library, Boston
13 min walk • The Mary Baker Eddy Library is a research library, museum, and repository for the papers of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science.
~1100 ftNE
Concert hall
Jordan Hall, Boston
6 min walk • Jordan Hall is a 1,051-seat concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts, the principal performance space of the New England Conservatory. It is one block from Boston's Symphony Hall. It is the only conservatory building in the United States to be designated a National Historic Landmark.
0.6 miN
Universities and schools, Theater, Concerts and shows
Berklee Performance Center, Boston
16 min walk • The Berklee Performance Center is a 1,215-seat theatre located on Massachusetts Ave. in the Back Bay area of Boston, Massachusetts.
0.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Fenway Theatre, Boston
16 min walk • The Fenway Theatre of Boston, Massachusetts, was a cinema and concert hall in the Back Bay, located at no.136 Massachusetts Avenue at Boylston Street. Architect Thomas W. Lamb designed the building; its interior was "marble and velvet." The auditorium sat 1,600. In the early 1970s Aerosmith used the theatre for rehearsals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Snell Library?

Nearby attractions include Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, Boston (2 min walk), Lower Roxbury Historic District, Boston (4 min walk), YMCA Boston, Boston (6 min walk), Jordan Hall, Boston (6 min walk).

How to get to Snell Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Snell Library:

Bus

Ruggles Sta - Upper Level • Lines: 23 (4 min walk)
Ruggles St @ Annunciation Rd • Lines: 8 (8 min walk)

Train

Ruggles (4 min walk)
Lansdowne (23 min walk)

Light rail

Northeastern • Lines: E (4 min walk)
Symphony • Lines: E (9 min walk)

Metro

Ruggles • Lines: Orange (4 min walk)
Massachusetts Avenue • Lines: Orange (7 min walk)